[K6BW] Re: CW tutoring??

[Steve Johnson]

Hi Dave
Thanks for the encouragment. I am looking forward to
getting my radio back on the air. I agree its better
to sit and listen to real transmissions. What is the
best method to copy? I have not learned all the
characters. I would accept any further ideas or
suggestions.
Have a great evening,
Steve

--- David Mueller <n2nl at yahoo.com> wrote:

> In my opinion, nothing beats learning by using. 
> Once
> you get your radio fixed, tune around and find some
> CW
> and try to copy it!  Dont give up, keep at it, and
> you'll soon be seeing progress.  It's real radio -
> more interesting than some computer generated CW.
> 
> There are several Morse software programs on the
> web. 
> Do a google search.  Many are free.
> 
> 73, Dave N2NL
> 
> --- ab6mt <ab6mt at sonic.net> wrote:
> 
> > Hi Steve,
> > 
> > Once a week practice isn't enough, you'll be much
> > better off spending 20
> > minutes a day, or perhaps two 15 minute sessions
> > twice a day, at the same
> > time each day.  It shouldn't take any more than a
> > month if you keep a daily
> > schedule.  You'll never see your self progress, so
> > just keep at it.  The
> > code is a learned skill and after a time you'll
> > wonder why you ever
> > struggled with it.  If you start now, you should
> be
> > ready to take the test
> > by Christmas!
> > 
> > If you wish, you can bring the power supply and
> /or
> > rigs to the clubhouse on
> > a Tuesday and we can check them out.  Perhaps it
> is
> > only something simple.
> > Or, maybe we can make it simple!  ;-)
> > 
> > If you have a voltmeter, you should be able to
> > measure the output of the
> > power supply at 13.5 volts DC.
> > 
> > 73 de Bill, AB6MT
> > ab6mt at sonic.net
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: Steve Johnson
> > To: k6bw at mailman.qth.net
> > Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 9:53 PM
> > Subject: [K6BW] CW tutoring??
> > 
> > 
> > I am looking for help learning CW. I have lessons
> on
> > CD. I would be interested in anyone who wants to
> > coach
> > or meet me on Tuesdays at Hamilton.
> > 
> > I am recovering from a personal tragedy and would
> > like
> > to get my thoughts back in order. I miss being
> > around
> > Amateur Radio.
> > 
> > My equipment suffered an power surge and I have
> lost
> > the use of my power supply. I am not sure if my
> VHF
> > or
> > HF radios survived the surge. The problem is the
> > fuses
> > in the PS did not open and the fuses in the DC
> input
> > lines for the radios show the fuses are still
> > closed.
> > If anybody has any suggestions please send them my
> > way.
> > 
> > Hope everybody is enjoying there Holiday Season?
> > 
> > 
> >    73 KI6ADA
> >   Steve Johnson
> > 
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   73 KI6ADA
  Steve Johnson